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Saturday, April 7

Healthy Egg Salad Sandwiches

With the holiday right around the corner there’s no doubt
that you or someone in your family will be dying Easter eggs. When I was younger my dad and I would dye a
few dozen. The question is what do you
do with that many eggs when Easter is over?

Hard boiled eggs are great paired with breakfast or they can
also serve as a nice protein snack (averaging 6 grams). If you’re like me and would tire of eating an
egg each day, then make egg salad sandwiches!
I used to love when my mom would pack this sandwich for me in my school
lunch. Now, looking back, I think there
was probably a good amount of mayo that was added to make them so creamy. That’s
why I thought I’d re-create this nostalgic sandwich but make a healthier
version. Instead of using mayo, I replaced
it with Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is
very thick and has a rich, creamy consistency.
Not to mention it’s packed with a good amount of protein. Keep in mind substituting Greek yogurt for
mayo can easily be done with various dishes (ex: chicken salad sandwiches) and
provide the same tasty result without the guilt.

Also, I have a huge time saving tip if you do not have left
over Easter eggs. Did you know that you
can buy hard boiled eggs in the store?! You
can! And the best part is they’re
already peeled!!!! They’re by Eggland’s Best and are kept near the fresh eggs.
I know you might be thinking that’s a rip off as hard boiled eggs are so
easy to make. But are they? Think about how much time is spent boiling and
peeling them. I HATE peeling the shells. Even if you think you’ve fully de-shelled
them, there’s always (ALWAYS!) a tiny bit of shell that remains and manages to
make its way into the mix. AND with
these eggs, they’re cooked perfectly.
The yolk is never under or over cooked.
It’s a perfect golden yellow. I
can honestly say I will never make hard boiled eggs again. Buying them is just too easy. They also come in a nice re-sealable bag that
allows us to store them in refrigerator and quickly grab a snack when we’re on
the go.

These egg salad sandwiches came out great. The spices included were not overpowering and
next time I’d like to experiment with adding a little more mustard or perhaps
some dill as well. This salad tastes amazing
on toasted bread. Instead of using
regular sandwich bread I decided to try Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats. They’re a very thin roll that’s perfect for
sandwiches. The best part is they’re
only 100 calories! They taste delicious and
provide more support (no more falling apart!) for heavier sandwiches. We enjoyed topping our sandwiches with fresh
spinach, but if you don’t like spinach, try topping yours with lettuce or
tomatoes. Enjoy!